Indonesia’s legal tech startup Hukumku raises funding led by East Ventures

The funding will be allocated to accelerate its product development and marketing efforts as the platform will be launched in November 2023.

Vertex Ventures SEA & India completes Fund V’s final close at $541M

The fund corpus includes a dedicated co-investment envelope of $50 million for co-investing alongside the main fund in startups led by women founders.

Embarking on a transformative journey at “Explore the Innovation Ocean” at HK Ocean Park, organized by Jumpstart & StartmeupHK

"Explore the Innovation Ocean" ensures an extraordinary voyage, seamlessly interweaving profound discussions, pioneering exhibitions, and unparalleled networking prospects.…

Taiwan’s TenMax & Infobip join forces to democratize marketing automation in Indonesia

TenMax will offer Infobip’s omnichannel communication solutions to the Indonesian market.

MATRADE, MDEC ink MoU to enhance Malaysian tech companies’ global footprint

The MoU aims to better facilitate the current and export ready Malaysian tech companies in strengthening their global footprint through more concerted and collaborative trade…

Southeast Asia’s pet ecosystem platform Petotum, Malaysia’s Etiqa General Insurance Bhd launches pet insurance product

PAWer Insurance introduces innovative features including cashless admission at panel veterinary clinics and a seamless claims experience for pet owners. Beyond insurance, "PAWer…

Gobi Partners invests in Malaysia’s e-waste recycling firm ERTH

ERTH not only facilitates responsible e-waste disposal but also rewards contributors with cash incentives or vouchers.

917Ventures’ PetPal targets $1.6B pet care market in Southeast Asia – expands access to essential pet care for Filipinos

PetPal Club subscription service provides users unlimited teleconsultations for up to two pets annually, along with discounts on pet services. A mobile app version is expected to…

Animoca Brands raises $20M for its Mocaverse project in funding round led by CMCC Global

The funding round was led by CMCC Global, with other investors including Kingsway Capital, Liberty City Ventures, GameFi Ventures, Aleksander Larsen (founder of Sky Mavis), Gabby…

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Navigating wealth management: The emergence of new family offices in Singapore

The emergence of new #familyoffices in #Singapore signifies not only a wealth management opportunity but also a chance to make a positive impact on society. Singapore's appeal as…

Indonesia’s manufacturing platform Manuva raises $8M from Tin Men Capital & others

Tin Men Capital, a Singapore-based venture capital firm which focuses on Southeast Asian B2B tech startups has invested $3 million in the total $8 million financing raised by…

Regional InsurTech firm Igloo expands Thailand operations to support country’s $32B insurance industry

Igloo has appointed John Chen as Country Manager, Igloo Thailand. In his new role, Chen will spearhead the growth and operations of Igloo in the market, in addition to…

Singapore Computer Society unveils 3rd edition of Singapore 100 Women in Tech (SG100WIT) List

The Singapore 100 Women in Tech (SG100WIT) 2023 is the third edition, and it received a total of 800 nominations – an increase of almost one-third from the 2021 edition,…

Norway sovereign fund closes Shanghai’s office, Singapore office to serve as regional hub

The sovereign fund said its investments in China remain unchanged and the decision is driven by operational considerations and does not affect the fund’s investment strategy or…